JEEP RENEGADE 2016: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V545000

Make Model Year
JEEP RENEGADE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-13 2016-07-20 2016-07-20

Production Dates: 2014-08-25 - 2016-06-25

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: S62

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8581

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.

Consequence

Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.